used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
apologiseverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SLOW BUT SURE.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
a small house with a single story
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
Fred's
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From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What would you do if you were in my place?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
and nothing more
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
Käthchen
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From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
Lochgarra
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From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What would you do if you were in my place?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
outrageousadjectiveUS /aʊˈtreɪdʒəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What would you do if you were in my place?
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading SLOW BUT SURE.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
not in physical motion
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
move an implement through
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading SLOW BUT SURE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
in or at that place or location
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
precisely as stated
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would you do if you were in my place?
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning was the very perfection of a September morning, clear, and crisp, and still; there was just enough wind to lift away the lazy blue smoke from the cottage chimneys, and to stir the smooth waters of the bay with a shimmering ripple.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What would you do if you were in my place?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Käthchen," said Mary, in an undertone, as they took their seats and were driven off, "supposing I should get a chance of speaking to Mr. Ross privately—for a minute or two—do you think I should venture to apologise to him for Fred’s outrageous conduct?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And here was the carriage in front of Lochgarra House, waiting for the two young ladies to come down.
